Child Development Teacher

Urgent Vacancy: KS4 Child Development & KS3-KS4 Art Teacher - Alternative Provision
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Salary: London Fringe MPS (£169 - £259 per day for QTS)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Minimum of 1 term (potential to extend)

Tradewind Recruitment is urgently seeking a versatile and resilient teacher to deliver KS4 Child Development and KS3-KS4 Art at a highly supportive alternative provision school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. This is a September start role with interviews taking place this week.

This is a rewarding opportunity to teach small, focused groups of learners who thrive in structured, therapeutic environments and benefit from strong, consistent teaching relationships.

About the School:

This alternative provision supports students who have experienced challenges in mainstream settings and require a more personalised, nurturing approach to learning.

• Teaching groups range from 2 to 8 students, enabling a highly focused and responsive teaching style
• The school promotes a calm, well-structured environment focused on well-being, emotional literacy, and positive behaviour
• Staff are committed, collaborative, and passionate about re-engaging students in their education
• The curriculum combines academic learning with vocational and creative pathways tailored to the needs and interests of students

About the Role:

• Child Development: You will deliver the OCR Level 2 and NCFE Level 2 Child Care programmes to Key Stage 4 students. These include both examined and coursework-based units focusing on child growth, health, safety, and developmental support from birth to age five.
• Art: You will also teach Art to students in Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them develop creative confidence and build portfolios through engaging, hands-on projects.

Child Development Units:

• R057: Health and Well-being for Child Development (Exam)
• R058: Creating a Safe Environment & Understanding Nutritional Needs (Coursework)
• R059: Understanding Development of a Child from One to Five Years (Coursework)

These qualifications provide learners with valuable practical skills and pathways into careers in early years, education, and care.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS (daily rate: £169-£259 depending on experience)
• Is open to applications from unqualified teachers with strong vocational experience or related qualifications
• Has experience teaching KS4 Child Development and/or KS3-KS4 Art
• Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Is confident working with students who may display challenging behaviour or social/emotional needs
• Is empathetic, patient, and committed to inclusive and restorative approaches to education
• Can engage and motivate learners through creative, practical, and real-world teaching

Why Work Through Tradewind?

• Be part of a supportive school where your work makes an immediate difference
• Benefit from small group teaching with the time and space to build strong relationships
• Access to ongoing CPD and specialist training, including trauma-informed and behaviour strategies
• Full support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant throughout your placement

How to Apply:

This is an urgent appointment and interviews are taking place this week. Early application is essential.

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter to:

Or call Carlo on for a confidential discussion.